The Conversation: with Cathy Brooks

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Formerly called Social Media hour, The Conversation focuses on the way technology is changing our lives and the stories of the people making it happen. Join Host Cathy Brooks and a rotating cast of characters every Tuesday at 10am PST for lively discussion and debate that tackles the way in which technology is impacting, infiltrating and otherwise engaging business and society. How is this show different? Simple. Because this show isn't about our opinions - it's about yours too. Whether through our online chat or by picking up your phone and calling in, get involved. Join us. Let your thoughts be heard. See you on the radio ... kind of.

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An historic day today as the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) hears arguments in the case against DOMA. This last week also brought an interesting series of events around a woman who spoke out about some misogynistic behavior and has faced truly negative consequences as a result. Today's episode features a bit more than a little ranting from Cathy on these issues. So brace yourselves (and NSFW warning that today's episode does features some profanity) as Cathy hops onto her soapbox to discuss marriage equality, SCOTUS, standing up for your rights, bigotry and the attacks on Adria Richards.

Abbreviated episode today focusing on the importance of being centered and grounded when working with your dog. As entirely non-verbal creatures, dogs rely entirely on pure primal resources for understanding the world around them.... more

On today's episode meet Hydrant Club member #36 - Polly Weinstein, also known as mother of Pearl ... a name that has particular relevance since Polly designs, creates and sells fabulous jewelry. It's a role into which she was certainly raised... more

Super short installment of our program today - with a jam-packed posse of pups at Hydrant Club, several of which are in for Boot Camp Daycare training, time is short! On today's episode a discussion of aggression in dogs, and what... more

And so it begins ... Temperatures in Las Vegas and much of the Southwest have started climbing into the triple digits. On today's episode a discussion of dealing with the heat - the truth about leaving your dog in the car, keeping your... more

And then there were three. In a "the right puppy always finds us" moment, Cathy has added another canine kid to her personal pack. Today a discussion of addressing social and behavioral development issues that arise when puppies... more

On today's episode musing on the collision of worlds ... as the Collision Conference comes to downtown Las Vegas and sets up camp (well tents, really) directly across the street from the Hydrant Club. Also discussion of urban canine... more

The City of Las Vegas has a wide range of amazing organizations committed to the welfare and well-being of animals lost, abandoned or otherwise seeking forever homes. Adopt-a-Rescue pet is one of them. These organizations work... more

Ready for some irreverance and sass? Hope so, because on today's show Hydrant Club member #5 - Laurel May Bond - joins the program. She's a writer who covers entertainment, fashion and design for a bunch of online and print... more

It's Earth Day - a perfect day to talk about the environment, sustainability, and dogs. Well, maybe just about dogs where this podcast is concerned. On today's episode, a discussion of fence etiquette as it relates to any enclosed space with... more